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Tatís slides into history, Berríos gets 500th strikeout

By Tab Bamford

Tricky Tatís

Fernando Tatís Jr. became the youngest player in Padres history to collect four hits in one game on Sunday. But it was this slide at the end of a rundown that caught our attention.

San Diego to the 305

After the game, Tatís and the Padres headed to the airport for a cross-country trip to Miami. Leading the way: Manny Machado, with a well tailored suit and a fine cigar. The boys look ready for South Beach.

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South Beach bound ??

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Hands down Tatís’ shoes won #DressLikeMannyDay.

Minnesota Milestone

José Berríos became the 15th pitcher born in Puerto Rico to reach 500 career strikeouts. He also became the fastest pitcher in Twins’ franchise history to reach 500 strikeouts.

Pro Post of the Day

Carlos Martínez‘s style is always on point, and this weekend he crushed it on Instagram again. #TsunamiStyle indeed!

Fan Post of the Day

It’s trophy season in Little Leagues all over the world. These youngsters in Venezuela finished their season with some hardware.

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Sub Campeón de la categoría Infantil torneo interliga 2018/2019 Copa " A mi Venezuela querida". En un grandioso juego digno de una final la novena de San Diego "A" deja en el terreno al equipo Tigres y se corona Campeón de la categoría Infantil. Nuestro movimiento se sienten orgulloso por alcanzar el Subcampeonato, le damos gracias a todos nuestros peloteros, representantes, personal técnico, refuerzos del equipo @sertraviesoesunorgullo y voluntariado por excelente temporada, ahora es que comienza lo bueno. Vamos pa'encima Tigres!!!! @llws_19 @llws2019_ @littleleague @beisbol_menor @jugamosbeisbol @laleliz @espn_beisbol @feralvarezd @endrinayepez * * * * * #venezuela #carabobo #valencia #naguanagua #tazajal #trigal #trigalnorte #isabelica #mlbvenezolanos #mlb #mlbvenezuela?? #littleleague #beisbol #escuelasdebeisbol #vamospaencimatigres * * * * * Lo bueno está por venir. Vamos pa'encima!!!!

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OTD

2018 – Yusniel Díaz hit two of the eight home runs in the Futures Game, but the United States won 10-6.

2013 – Yoenis Céspedes defeated Bryce Harper in the final round to win the Home Run Derby.

2005 – Rafael Palmeiro became the 26th player to collect 3,000 hits and just the fourth to have 3,000 hits and 500 home runs. Palmeiro joined Willie Mays, Hank Aaron and Eddie Murray with 3,000 and 500.

1986 – Against fellow Mexican ace Fernando Valenzuela at the All-Star Game in Houston, Milwaukee’s Teddy Higuera struck out. The All-Star Game at-bat is the only plate appearance of Higuera’s career.

1967 – St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Bob Gibson’s right fibula was fractured by a Roberto Clemente line drive during a 6-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Happy birthday!

Ramón Laureano (b. 1994)
Elvis Araujo (b. 1991)
Fernando Nieve (b. 1982)
Miguel Olivo (b. 1978)
Wilson Delgado (b. 1972)
Enrique Romo (b. 1947)